Marbury knows what he’s talking about. It will always be MJ then Kobe. These boys nowadays aren’t cut from the same cloth. All about “their brand” and are scared to fail and scared to compete. They also don’t grind the way MJ and Kobe did. Very few have the ability to close out games like them too. Another thing is that there are very few guys that dominate both sides of the ball like MJ and Kobe. It’s so clear to see that the proper order is 1. MJ and 2. Kobe
@@KJK5 I got a better one for you, what about all the coaches the Lakers couldn’t win with until Phil Jackson came and brought the Triangle with him to L.A., then won three straight championships with the Lakers. I’ll take him and a one on one game over LeBron and hit the clutch shot like Reggie Miller but boy oh boy, I’m not putting him over the King. AI was better than Kobe for at least ten years in the NBA and the reason why he doesn’t have no rings hence he never had a superstar player like Kobe and LeBron.. So let’s talk about it..
I had the HONOR, of running into Marbury at the exit of the Paris Olympics Gold medal game. He was strolling out of the stadium with just a couple of friends. I approached, him, exchanged some words, and he was extremely laid back, down to earth and friendly. I will never forget that night.
Kobe above Kareem and Wilt is tuff. They banned the dunk because of them. That's like saying "we the association chose to be as.sholes because you killed the competition"
@@ronny-lb1cr KOBRICK AND JORDAN LED NBA IN MISSED SHOOTS 7+ TIMES . WILT LED LEAGUE IN FG% 12 X . NOT TO MENTION KOBRIVK AND JORDAN COMBINED 2 BPG 10 RPG TOGETHER WILT ALONE HAVE 24 RPG AND 10 BPG PER CAREER. NOT TO MENTION CHAMBERLAIN STILL HOLD 70+ KNOWN (92 IF WE COUNT BLOCKS AND STEALS) RECORDS MEANWHILE BRYANT AND MJ COMBINED FOR BARELY 10 TOGETHER.
I've never heard anyone say they want to be the Lebron James of their profession, but the reason you've heard people say they want to be the Michael Jordan of their profession is because everyone knows who the GOAT still is.
It's interesting how most NBA players pick Kobe over LeBron. Would it be because they know what they're talking about and don't have an agenda like the mainstream media ?🤔
It’s because everyone feels Kobe is better. LeBron good but I never try none of his moves . Not my style . Kobe and Jordan had a style we all try to minik. Bill riddle got mad rings but Ilolaying center style isn’t common for everyone to like its guards and Jordan and Kobe two prettiest guards when they play
I’m DEFINITELY not a LBJ hater, I think he is the absolute GOAT in terms of longevity and that’s a huge accomplishment… but he should never be in the GOAT debate ever.. not even close.
He the longevity goat because he is on steroid/enhancers + load management + the weakest defense league ever + doesn't play defense... my Grandma could be longevity goat too...
@ekirakosyan same way mj bitched to the office over and over again because the pistons were hitting him too hard and the changed the rules on hard fouls to help him get passed them which means zero rings without beating Detroit 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Blackguidance24 DONT FORGET JORDAN IN 50 GOAT CEREMONY WHEN REAL GREATEST PLAYER WILT CHAMBERLAIN APPROACH HIM AND MJ SCARE TO LOOK HIM IN THE EYES WATCH INTO GROUND LIKE GUILTY KID.
Even though I agree with your order, this whole 1A/1B thing that has become popular is just a needlessly polite way of saying 1 and 2. If you are in a 100M dash and you finish even just .01 slower than 1st place, then you are 2nd; you are not 1B. Jordan is 1st. Kobe is 2nd.
Michael Jordan 1, Kobe 2, and Lebron 3 AT BEST. Honestly, there are a handful of guys you could make the argument for at the 3rd spot: Magic, Kareem, Bird, Wilt, Russel, Duncan, and Steph. I don’t have a problem with Lebron being called the 3rd best basketball player of all time, but it is much more clear to me that MJ is number one than it is that Lebron is number three.
I got Kareem at 3. I never cared about his career points. The dude got 6 rings and 6 regular MVPs. He was undoubtedly the best player of the 70s. Bill at 4 (11 rings and 5 regular MVPs), Wilt at 5, Bird at 6, Magic @7, then Lebron at 8. Lebron keep going for records that do not result to winning and his presence on the court is causing losses for his team, the very definition of stat padding.
Mike then Kobe Lebron is in the second tier as in 10 to 20 at best and that’s doing him a favor I don’t understand why nobody ever mentions Hakeem the Dream ask MJ about Dream he’ll tell you!!!!
@@BETTALIFE101Yes sir. It’s funny you say that because I was thinking the same thing…. He’s like the last of a dying breed in terms of traditional point guard that played like a “point guard,” not a combo guard like they say today…. A real point guard..
@@jaydot4956 Say what?? 😂😂😂 He actually played through two eras against great PGs. The fact that you’re asking me who were his peers are, or implying his peers were all weak, tells me you know nothing about basketball. You must be a butt hurt LeBron fan that didn’t like what he said here…. lololol
It's so interesting to hear former NBA players talk about this. It always sounds like most former NBA players always have MJ as the GOAT followed by Kobe and some even have mentioned Kareem too in their top 3 over Lebron. It only sounds like the list changes when people who never played in the NBA (such as Shannon Sharpe and Nick Wright) give their list.
Forget about Sharpe and Nick Wright, they are on a top tier of Klutch Sports payroll for LeBron PR. Can you imagine LeBron team buying imagery magnitude for LeBron to the public eyes ?!! Which means, the actuality and reality of LeBron is media-made.. it’s not authentic at all !!! #AgendaBased
There will never be another MJ or Kobe. There's simply too much money in the contracts now. Back then, the top players were paid 20M/yr, not saying that's little but there was still a certain level of grind there to work towards your next contract Nowadays, once a player signs a max extension worth 150M, it's over. The hunger is no longer there. Ben Simmons, Zion
Well, Jim Boeheim changed his tune a few years later when he recruited Carmelo Anthony and started him while being fully aware that he was a one-and-done player.
I’m glad there’s been push back because when they was talking about LeBron/Jordan Jordan/Lebron I’m like so Kobe never played in the nba ?? Yall ppl crazy Kobe is #2
Most kids don’t know anything about Kobe because they started watching basketball when Kobe was declining due to injuries and old age and such. Prime Kobe was a BEAST! Kobe got me into basketball! Dude was a menace! I take Kobe over LeBron any day. Kobe is far more skilled and better. I take Kobe over MJ because I have never watched MJ play live. I have seen clips and old videos but not live. I have obviously seen LeBron games live and have seen Kobe play live. With Kobe, you will think everything is possible and that he will do some magic to help the team win. I have never felt that with LeBron ever. I have felt the same with Steph Curry and KD in the current NBA (in their prime).
Lebron will drop off more peoples lists once he retires and the kids coming up don`t care about him. Test of time begins when you retire. That is when we see how relevant you stay.
Jordan could play now and absolutely be what he is or even greater , Lebron to play back in Jordans era yes he would be a serious problem but getting rings in that era and maintaining scoring average he gets now and competing against other fowards onthe both ends of the court. A large proportion of Lebrons points are inside the paint and he will be playing more defense in the paint, so to say that he will be dominant thats hard to push against fans that watched and witnessed the greatness of Michael Jordan and its not Mt Rushmore its freaking Mt EVEREST
sat the bench for 2 years. Wasn't the best player on his own team for like 7-8 seasons... 2 Finals MVPs from 5 rings and 1 league MVP... not even the GOAT at his own position... how could he be top 5? Kobe is more like 7-10 if you take feelings and emotions out of it
Kobe was the best player on the court in less than half of his Finals appearancs. His own coach Phil Jackson said his defense was overrated. Kobe isn't close to LeBron or Jordan.
@@Brian-fk8zr disagree Research his Run Totals In the playoffs with Shaq. The only one he wasn't The best, was their first championship. And of course the 2 peat was all Kobe .
@@themiseducationoftheameric7407 I agree but Russell is the greater champion plain and simple for all of Wilt's physical advantages he even said Russell is the greatest center of all time, besides look at their head to head numbers Russell more than held his own. 15 points and 22 boards all while not being your teams #1 offensive option against a man many called unstoppable is very respectable.
Of course he is. The media put him there. Lebron is a top 10 player of all time. Us ball heads just don't tolerate the lie that he is anywhere close to Kobe let alone MJ.
"Majic Johnson is my all time favorite, that's just in my generation"!. I'm '77 born, and I approve that statement. "Showtime Lakers" in da 80's- was IT. And the Maine man was EJ. Directing the court and making plays.
In a way, Stephon's basketball destiny was to be a legend from Coney Island and in China. Such a shame he made some personal decisions that took him away from the NBA, but his basketball journey would make a compelling documentary in the right filmmakers' hands.
One of the better interviews I have seen in a very long time. Unique very well done authentic just super good. In fact, Steven a Smith can learn nothing or two from this guy.
I’m tired of people putting Kobe behind Jordan. No, stop that. Yes Kobe was great but I can name five players he was never better in their prime. Magic, Penny, Duncan, Shaq, LeBron. Each one is considered the greatest in their position except Penny. Now Penny is the only one in history who’s ever gave Michael Jordon that work in his prime! Injuries the only that stopped Penny career from achieving his full potential.
Kobe was the best player on the court in less than half of his Finals appearancs. His own coach Phil Jackson said his defense was overrated. Kobe isn't close to LeBron or Jordan.
@Brian-fk8zr Please don't even mention Lebron's name in the same breath as Jordan or Kobe.. im not a child who only saw their highlights on RUclips and forced to put LeBron in my top 5 because he's all i know... 🤷🏽♂️
Even though the majority of former players put Kobe over LeBron, we are still entertaining LeBron over Kobe. Dont get me wrong. LeBron is the GOAT of durability. We will never see a player like him again. But, Kobe gets a lot of disrespect because he's a copy and paste of Jordan? If its so easy, why arent other players doing it? Kobe built upon Jordan's skill set. Makes no sense.
You know what's really funny? Kobe is NOT better than Oscar Robinson. Kobe is NOT better than Kareem. Kobe is NOT better than Bird. Kobe is NOT better than Jordan. Kobe is NOT better than LeBron. Kobe is NOT better than Magic. How the fuck is he 2nd in these peoples minds!?!? I mean, it's not even close outside of rings. I'm not entertaining Kobe over Lebron. I'm saying it's not fucking close of who the better player is between the 2 and thats easily LeBron.
Kareem 10 Trips, 6 rings, FMVP 2nd season, Oldest FMVP ever 38, 6 MVPs .... Kobe 5 rings, last 3 peat, last none super team back to back titles, 62 in 3 quarters, 56 in 3 quarters, 52 in 3 quarters, 60 in last game, 55 Pts in 1 Half (KD and Kareem Career High 55)
Anyone who says Kobe is the GOAT is clearly biased and is disqualified. You can't use the same points to call MJ the GOAT to justify Kobe. Kobe won 2 chips the others, he was a sidekick. Not even going to watch this video lol
I like this current Knicks team but they are too inconsistent. You can't lose to the Magic when basically their entire team is out due to injury. Those are teams you're supposed to dominate if you are going to be a title contender.
I find it strange that the only player from around 30-40 years ago NBA players today pick in their top 5 is Michael Jordan, then they start picking modern day era players. Almost like they ought not pick anyone else.
Man……for all those who don’t know how good Stephon was…….google him! Arguably one of the most hyped and skilled players ever coming out of high school. He was major! Not LeBron level coming out of high school, but he was up there
To be honest, I'm bored of the single GOAT conversation. There is no single GOAT. There should be a GOAT at each position. Every job has a unique role, responsibility, and impact on winning. For example, a PG and SG have a much greater impact on a team's performance than a PF or C. Mount Rushmore should have only 5 players per position: PG: Magic/Curry. SG: Jordan. SF: LeBron. PF: Tim Duncan. C: Shaquille. It's difficult to argue against any of these players on this list.
I’ve always said this. If MJ is considered the GOAT by most, and if Kobe is the closest ever to him, then how come Kobe isn’t much higher in the GOAT conversation?
Media. They need the hype so they can work. Real ballers and real ones who watch basketball know/knew that Lebron is no where near as good as Mike and Kobe.
The crazy thing here is that everyone forgot when Stephon had a vlog while living and playing in China and how he would always go on Jordan-hate rants. Fast-forward to a few years ago, I guess he woke up from a coma because it's Jordan is the best this, Jordan is the best that. I always wondered why he would do those videos bashing Jordan a lot!
People ought to quit comparing these players to each other. There is no such thing as the greatest of all time. Why? Because time doesn't stop. We do, when we die. Nobody knows who the greatest basketball player is of all time, because that player hasn't been born yet. It's like looking at a closed circle, and trying to figure out where it ends and begins. It can't end or begin because it's a circle.
LBJ hasn't won any season MVPs in his 30s! That's prime yrs. How is he in the top 5? And never won a defensive of the yr award either. So explain to me somebody
@june19th85 like i said. I don't like him at all. But you don't have to win a mvp in ur 30s or win dpoy to be in top 5.. ppl say bill Russell name all the time. But that's ONLY because he got 11 rings that's all he known for. MJ KAREEM..MAGIC..KOBE. you can't with logic put no body else in front of bron but those guys.. born got a ring with 3 different teams and he got a lot of stats no body or not to many ppl can say they have. And I don't even like taking up for him but I'm a REAL ONE... those 4 ppl I named its hard saying any body else in front of bron
Jordan is always my choice..but i can't front on.Kareem...never lost a game in High School..one lost at UCLA..6 MVP..6 NBA championships..Scoring titles..hard to ignore that body of work..imagine if he went to the league..straight from high school..it would have been Bananas ..facts
You could take me outta Brooklyn but you can't take the brooklyn outta me...even with all the time spent in China...Stephon is not to be played with...his demeanor could change in a heart beat...thats Brooklyn
No 1 call Pipen GOAT or says he went 6-0 because MJ was the main guy. BUUUUTTTTTT KOBE gets credit for winning 3 as Shaq's sidekick... Kobe only won 1 MVP
Marbury was a bad dude himself. MJ will always be my GOAT. Regardless of who truly is when time is ended we all have right to our choice. I just believe it to be if I placed all these guys on the court together in their Prime, MJ would still be the best player on the court. To me, that is The GOAT! Kobe, Kareem, LeBron, Magic, Larry, Shaq, Ant, Iverson. Put them in there best years and play 36 and I think MJ wins. Haha
The reality is that however great people THINK Lebron is, he could have been even better if he had the mentality of Jordan/Magic/Bird/Russell etc. He had the POTENTIAL to be the greatest ever, but he simply isn't based on results, and how he chose to play the game.
Marbury was callin out LeBron on his skills set LeBron can’t shoot all that well and his handles are suspect on the perimeter LeBron masks it well by picking spots to shoot the long ball to keep his percentage up but he’s not the guy you say he will make most his jumpshots cause his form is ain’t that good but people saw that as hate
Marbury knows what he’s talking about. It will always be MJ then Kobe. These boys nowadays aren’t cut from the same cloth. All about “their brand” and are scared to fail and scared to compete. They also don’t grind the way MJ and Kobe did. Very few have the ability to close out games like them too. Another thing is that there are very few guys that dominate both sides of the ball like MJ and Kobe. It’s so clear to see that the proper order is 1. MJ and 2. Kobe
Absofreakinlutely
Kobe had everybody on his team too including Phil Jackson.
@ Phil Jackson can’t make any shots or play any defense 😂. More bs excuses from LeBron fans
@@KJK5 I got a better one for you, what about all the coaches the Lakers couldn’t win with until Phil Jackson came and brought the Triangle with him to L.A., then won three straight championships with the Lakers. I’ll take him and a one on one game over LeBron and hit the clutch shot like Reggie Miller but boy oh boy, I’m not putting him over the King. AI was better than Kobe for at least ten years in the NBA and the reason why he doesn’t have no rings hence he never had a superstar player like Kobe and LeBron.. So let’s talk about it..
Lebron is on the Mount Rushmore. What that a bs excuse?..🤔😁😁
I had the HONOR, of running into Marbury at the exit of the Paris Olympics Gold medal game. He was strolling out of the stadium with just a couple of friends. I approached, him, exchanged some words, and he was extremely laid back, down to earth and friendly. I will never forget that night.
Great story. Salute !
What the F does that have to do with what he said. smh... The dude is clearly hating right now so your encounter with him doesn't mean shi .
@ oh yeah my bad. I should’ve ask you when was a good timing to drop my lil story.
This is my list as well, Jordan, Kobe then whoever. 💯💯
Kobe above Kareem and Wilt is tuff. They banned the dunk because of them. That's like saying "we the association chose to be as.sholes because you killed the competition"
@@ronny-lb1cr KOBRICK AND JORDAN LED NBA IN MISSED SHOOTS 7+ TIMES . WILT LED LEAGUE IN FG% 12 X . NOT TO MENTION KOBRIVK AND JORDAN COMBINED 2 BPG 10 RPG TOGETHER WILT ALONE HAVE 24 RPG AND 10 BPG PER CAREER. NOT TO MENTION CHAMBERLAIN STILL HOLD 70+ KNOWN (92 IF WE COUNT BLOCKS AND STEALS) RECORDS MEANWHILE BRYANT AND MJ COMBINED FOR BARELY 10 TOGETHER.
I've never heard anyone say they want to be the Lebron James of their profession, but the reason you've heard people say they want to be the Michael Jordan of their profession is because everyone knows who the GOAT still is.
Don’t matter, LeBron is still second place when it’s all say and done. Period!
@@johnnietaylor5517 What doesn't matter is second place.
@@johnnietaylor5517 NO He isn't. Even Jokic is already better than Lebron ever was, and he's been spanking him year in year out.
I have Magic 2
@@gdc6153 Majority rules. #2 The 👑🍷
It's interesting how most NBA players pick Kobe over LeBron. Would it be because they know what they're talking about and don't have an agenda like the mainstream media ?🤔
It’s because everyone feels Kobe is better. LeBron good but I never try none of his moves . Not my style . Kobe and Jordan had a style we all try to minik. Bill riddle got mad rings but Ilolaying center style isn’t common for everyone to like its guards and Jordan and Kobe two prettiest guards when they play
I’m DEFINITELY not a LBJ hater, I think he is the absolute GOAT in terms of longevity and that’s a huge accomplishment… but he should never be in the GOAT debate ever.. not even close.
He the longevity goat because he is on steroid/enhancers + load management + the weakest defense league ever + doesn't play defense... my Grandma could be longevity goat too...
@@ekirakosyanno proof ?
@@Blackguidance24 everyone and they grandma know… come on now. League just protecting LeQueen “ain’t no party like a Diddy Party” James.
@ekirakosyan same way mj bitched to the office over and over again because the pistons were hitting him too hard and the changed the rules on hard fouls to help him get passed them which means zero rings without beating Detroit 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ekirakosyan wilt once said they made it easy for mj to win. and made it harder for wilt to win
I still remember Marbury’s face on the bench when Wizards Jordan hit a buzzer beater against him. He knows.
Kobe and bron used to dunk on this clown 😂😂😂😂😂
I REMEMBER JORDAN FACE WHEN BIRD SWEEP HIM EVERY YEAR. 0-6 VS GOAT LARRY PUT HIM FOREVER OUT OF TOP 20
@zzzvain9710 don't forget about the press conferences mj did talking the pistons after he lost to them 3 times 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Blackguidance24 DONT FORGET JORDAN IN 50 GOAT CEREMONY WHEN REAL GREATEST PLAYER WILT CHAMBERLAIN APPROACH HIM AND MJ SCARE TO LOOK HIM IN THE EYES WATCH INTO GROUND LIKE GUILTY KID.
@@zzzvain9710 nobody takes a 🤡 like you seriously…😆😆
Mike and Kobe. 1A and 1B. End of story.
Exactly correct 🎯🎯🎯
Even though I agree with your order, this whole 1A/1B thing that has become popular is just a needlessly polite way of saying 1 and 2. If you are in a 100M dash and you finish even just .01 slower than 1st place, then you are 2nd; you are not 1B. Jordan is 1st. Kobe is 2nd.
1 and 2
1a nd 11a
@ I respect that 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Michael Jordan 1, Kobe 2, and Lebron 3 AT BEST. Honestly, there are a handful of guys you could make the argument for at the 3rd spot: Magic, Kareem, Bird, Wilt, Russel, Duncan, and Steph. I don’t have a problem with Lebron being called the 3rd best basketball player of all time, but it is much more clear to me that MJ is number one than it is that Lebron is number three.
I have Magic at 2
I got Kareem at 3. I never cared about his career points. The dude got 6 rings and 6 regular MVPs. He was undoubtedly the best player of the 70s. Bill at 4 (11 rings and 5 regular MVPs), Wilt at 5, Bird at 6, Magic @7, then Lebron at 8. Lebron keep going for records that do not result to winning and his presence on the court is causing losses for his team, the very definition of stat padding.
Mike then Kobe Lebron is in the second tier as in 10 to 20 at best and that’s doing him a favor I don’t understand why nobody ever mentions Hakeem the Dream ask MJ about Dream he’ll tell you!!!!
Kobe ain't number 2
@@douglaspinsak1246 I understand Kobe might not be number 2 but in any sequence I got him before LeBron
Yes MJ then Kobe
No
MJ then Lebron respectfully ...
@@WeeWeeIII lebron ain't in the same room as Mike
@@WeeWeeIIII can’t put lebron up there the way he hopped around and joined up with so many stars and still lost more than he won
I always loved Stephon Marbury awesome player man go back and watch this dude’s highlights. He was sensational man unreal talent.
Steph is a basketball purist! He’s spot on!
Steph is what a guard should be. Guards obviously must have handles, iq, and shooting skills.
Steph a lepussy
@@BETTALIFE101Yes sir. It’s funny you say that because I was thinking the same thing…. He’s like the last of a dying breed in terms of traditional point guard that played like a “point guard,” not a combo guard like they say today…. A real point guard..
@@nmr20067Marbury was the bottom of the barrel when it came to pgs who were his peers.
@@jaydot4956 Say what?? 😂😂😂 He actually played through two eras against great PGs. The fact that you’re asking me who were his peers are, or implying his peers were all weak, tells me you know nothing about basketball. You must be a butt hurt LeBron fan that didn’t like what he said here…. lololol
It's so interesting to hear former NBA players talk about this. It always sounds like most former NBA players always have MJ as the GOAT followed by Kobe and some even have mentioned Kareem too in their top 3 over Lebron. It only sounds like the list changes when people who never played in the NBA (such as Shannon Sharpe and Nick Wright) give their list.
@@kellykell8439 BINGO. I don’t respect any list that has LeBron in the top 2
Forget about Sharpe and Nick Wright, they are on a top tier of Klutch Sports payroll for LeBron PR. Can you imagine LeBron team buying imagery magnitude for LeBron to the public eyes ?!! Which means, the actuality and reality of LeBron is media-made.. it’s not authentic at all !!! #AgendaBased
Love to Moms and Much Respect
I got MJ, kareem, kobe, duncan, magic.... Lebalco aint top five at all
They ask this dude the same couple questions every year and he gives the same answers
Stephons such a good guy to interview.
You can see he appreciates that Ralphie asked good questions.
LEGEND!
There will never be another MJ or Kobe. There's simply too much money in the contracts now. Back then, the top players were paid 20M/yr, not saying that's little but there was still a certain level of grind there to work towards your next contract
Nowadays, once a player signs a max extension worth 150M, it's over. The hunger is no longer there. Ben Simmons, Zion
Well, Jim Boeheim changed his tune a few years later when he recruited Carmelo Anthony and started him while being fully aware that he was a one-and-done player.
I’m glad there’s been push back because when they was talking about LeBron/Jordan Jordan/Lebron I’m like so Kobe never played in the nba ?? Yall ppl crazy Kobe is #2
Most kids don’t know anything about Kobe because they started watching basketball when Kobe was declining due to injuries and old age and such.
Prime Kobe was a BEAST! Kobe got me into basketball! Dude was a menace!
I take Kobe over LeBron any day. Kobe is far more skilled and better.
I take Kobe over MJ because I have never watched MJ play live. I have seen clips and old videos but not live.
I have obviously seen LeBron games live and have seen Kobe play live.
With Kobe, you will think everything is possible and that he will do some magic to help the team win. I have never felt that with LeBron ever.
I have felt the same with Steph Curry and KD in the current NBA (in their prime).
Lebron will drop off more peoples lists once he retires and the kids coming up don`t care about him. Test of time begins when you retire. That is when we see how relevant you stay.
Steph is and always will be GREAT in my eyes!!! Helluva talent and never afraid to be him! Much respect to him 🫡 ✅✅✌️
To me just a great shooter that’s all
This man is a legend and great ball player.
Jordan could play now and absolutely be what he is or even greater , Lebron to play back in Jordans era yes he would be a serious problem but getting rings in that era and maintaining scoring average he gets now and competing against other fowards onthe both ends of the court. A large proportion of Lebrons points are inside the paint and he will be playing more defense in the paint, so to say that he will be dominant thats hard to push against fans that watched and witnessed the greatness of Michael Jordan and its not Mt Rushmore its freaking Mt EVEREST
I love Stephon Marbury my homie from Brooklyn, New York.
Stephon Marbury and Zab Zuddah both being from New York sound alike.
😂😂😂 frfr Feel like the zab of basketball!!
They look alike too!!
💯
M.J then Kobe. If Kobe imulated and became and all time Great and Master Jordan Skills and added to it. And Has 5 Rings. How is he not number 2?
sat the bench for 2 years. Wasn't the best player on his own team for like 7-8 seasons... 2 Finals MVPs from 5 rings and 1 league MVP... not even the GOAT at his own position... how could he be top 5? Kobe is more like 7-10 if you take feelings and emotions out of it
@Boss3Nate Kobe was The Best player on his team 2 of the Three Championships he won with Shaq
@@jermariohughes966 hahahahaha
Kobe was the best player on the court in less than half of his Finals appearancs. His own coach Phil Jackson said his defense was overrated. Kobe isn't close to LeBron or Jordan.
@@Brian-fk8zr disagree Research his Run Totals In the playoffs with Shaq. The only one he wasn't The best, was their first championship. And of course the 2 peat was all Kobe .
1) MJ 2) Magic 3) Kobe 4) Kareem 5) Russell 6) Bird 7) Duncan 8) Shaq 9) Wilt 10) Lebron* (* flex spot)
Wilt was better than Russell. Russell just had a better Team.
Got #30 @ 10.
Great list👍🏿
I’d swap Kobe at 2, slide Russell down to 7 and the rest stay the same.
@@marka1712 I hear you and that's cool but I don't agree, Magic went to the Finals 9 times and won 5 all in 13 seasons.
@@themiseducationoftheameric7407 I agree but Russell is the greater champion plain and simple for all of Wilt's physical advantages he even said Russell is the greatest center of all time, besides look at their head to head numbers Russell more than held his own. 15 points and 22 boards all while not being your teams #1 offensive option against a man many called unstoppable is very respectable.
I agree with Stephon, man! MJ is the GOAT 🐐 period.
lebron was never in the goat conversation
Of course he is. The media put him there. Lebron is a top 10 player of all time. Us ball heads just don't tolerate the lie that he is anywhere close to Kobe let alone MJ.
@@techfreakjames "Ball heads" lmao...there are actual NBA players who have LeBron over Kobe and Jordan.
I don't know if there's a second. Magic and Jordan are the only super heroes of basketball to me.
Totally agreee
"Majic Johnson is my all time favorite, that's just in my generation"!. I'm '77 born, and I approve that statement. "Showtime Lakers" in da 80's- was IT. And the Maine man was EJ. Directing the court and making plays.
To paraphrase J cole: "MJ was like Jesus, Kobe wrote the Bible"
LeBron not ahead of Tim Duncan or Shaq lol, hell he not ahead of Magic or Kareem.
And plenty more.
Thank you!
He will never be above magic!
@@michaelscofield9247You on dust, Lebron is a better version of what Magic was.
Exactly. Lebron's not even to 10. This is orchestrated lies. Saying he's number 2 or number 3 is just as much a lie as goat.
@@coleycole5344 Bro his resume is too good to not be top 10.
I’m 100% with Steph on his GOAT rankings and Magic is also my favorite player ever.
Kobe is like my 8th maybe. MJ is GOAT and 2nd place isnt that close.
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9:30 you’re welcome
Now this, i agree with... I've been echoing the same thing
He not lying
In a way, Stephon's basketball destiny was to be a legend from Coney Island and in China. Such a shame he made some personal decisions that took him away from the NBA, but his basketball journey would make a compelling documentary in the right filmmakers' hands.
Stephen and KG should have stayed together! They were a great combination.
Two hot heads that struggled to make the right decisions early in their careers. No sir they should not
Marbury, KG, and Gugliotta
ngl marbury's mom is literally the mentality of every die hard knicks fan who have been enduring the hard times.
MJ-Kareem-Kobe-Magic-Bird-LeBron
Bron over Wilt is craaazy
@@benjaminwherry Not really, considering all factors.
ALL HELL TOO STEPH MULBERRY... LEGENDARY
That’s what I believe MJ and Kobe my two favorite players
1000% FACTS!!!!!
One of the better interviews I have seen in a very long time. Unique very well done authentic just super good. In fact, Steven a Smith can learn nothing or two from this guy.
I’m tired of people putting Kobe behind Jordan. No, stop that. Yes Kobe was great but I can name five players he was never better in their prime. Magic, Penny, Duncan, Shaq, LeBron. Each one is considered the greatest in their position except Penny. Now Penny is the only one in history who’s ever gave Michael Jordon that work in his prime! Injuries the only that stopped Penny career from achieving his full potential.
🤣🤣🤣...so people have to listen to u???ur a Walmart employee what do u know...go back to ur job🤦
Preach!!!
Exactly, and LeBron not in my top 5 in terms of all time goats is concerned...🤷🏽♂️
Kobe was the best player on the court in less than half of his Finals appearancs. His own coach Phil Jackson said his defense was overrated. Kobe isn't close to LeBron or Jordan.
@Brian-fk8zr Please don't even mention Lebron's name in the same breath as Jordan or Kobe.. im not a child who only saw their highlights on RUclips and forced to put LeBron in my top 5 because he's all i know... 🤷🏽♂️
@@beogreen525 Kobe is also a rapist so it's very wild that you're a grown man defending him. Do you have daughters?
Alot of people forgot Mike wasn't the mold it was Magic by way of early 80 growing up.😏
100% accurate
Truth told.
@USA TODAY Sports not taking anything from the night Kobe scored 80 but they let him him score that many after a certain point watch the game
Even though the majority of former players put Kobe over LeBron, we are still entertaining LeBron over Kobe. Dont get me wrong. LeBron is the GOAT of durability. We will never see a player like him again.
But, Kobe gets a lot of disrespect because he's a copy and paste of Jordan? If its so easy, why arent other players doing it? Kobe built upon Jordan's skill set. Makes no sense.
You know what's really funny? Kobe is NOT better than Oscar Robinson. Kobe is NOT better than Kareem. Kobe is NOT better than Bird. Kobe is NOT better than Jordan. Kobe is NOT better than LeBron. Kobe is NOT better than Magic. How the fuck is he 2nd in these peoples minds!?!? I mean, it's not even close outside of rings. I'm not entertaining Kobe over Lebron. I'm saying it's not fucking close of who the better player is between the 2 and thats easily LeBron.
Kareem 10 Trips, 6 rings, FMVP 2nd season, Oldest FMVP ever 38, 6 MVPs .... Kobe 5 rings, last 3 peat, last none super team back to back titles, 62 in 3 quarters, 56 in 3 quarters, 52 in 3 quarters, 60 in last game, 55 Pts in 1 Half (KD and Kareem Career High 55)
Bron top 10 but he isn’t 1 or 2 or 3…MJ, Kobe and then on
This is EXACTLY how I Feel💯
Yes, 1-13 in Cleveland not greatness, losing 6x not greatness, it's automatic disqualification
Anyone who says Kobe is the GOAT is clearly biased and is disqualified. You can't use the same points to call MJ the GOAT to justify Kobe. Kobe won 2 chips the others, he was a sidekick. Not even going to watch this video lol
Said by a Walmart employee...🤣🤣🤣...go back to ur job...weirdo🤷
Great interview lol
I like this current Knicks team but they are too inconsistent. You can't lose to the Magic when basically their entire team is out due to injury. Those are teams you're supposed to dominate if you are going to be a title contender.
I find it strange that the only player from around 30-40 years ago NBA players today pick in their top 5 is Michael Jordan, then they start picking modern day era players. Almost like they ought not pick anyone else.
Man……for all those who don’t know how good Stephon was…….google him!
Arguably one of the most hyped and skilled players ever coming out of high school. He was major! Not LeBron level coming out of high school, but he was up there
He was sorry
facts bro
MJ23 and Kobe were assassins killer instinct. Zero fear and want that smoke
Starbury was the man
Maybe in high school, definitely not in the NBA.
You were elite too.. The 1st Steph and he was real greasy. I loved watching he an AI going against each other. Damn i miss the 90's and early 00's.
He speaking facts n they finale record still better than the one that went 10 times straight
To be honest, I'm bored of the single GOAT conversation. There is no single GOAT. There should be a GOAT at each position. Every job has a unique role, responsibility, and impact on winning. For example, a PG and SG have a much greater impact on a team's performance than a PF or C. Mount Rushmore should have only 5 players per position: PG: Magic/Curry. SG: Jordan. SF: LeBron. PF: Tim Duncan. C: Shaquille. It's difficult to argue against any of these players on this list.
Kobe doesn't belong in this conversation. He's definitely nowhere near the 2nd best player ever smh
I’ve always said this. If MJ is considered the GOAT by most, and if Kobe is the closest ever to him, then how come Kobe isn’t much higher in the GOAT conversation?
Media. They need the hype so they can work. Real ballers and real ones who watch basketball know/knew that Lebron is no where near as good as Mike and Kobe.
Goat gone over with and tarnished
Hell yeah mj and kobe
The crazy thing here is that everyone forgot when Stephon had a vlog while living and playing in China and how he would always go on Jordan-hate rants. Fast-forward to a few years ago, I guess he woke up from a coma because it's Jordan is the best this, Jordan is the best that. I always wondered why he would do those videos bashing Jordan a lot!
Coney Island’s Finest 🫡👑✊🏽🙌🏽
He's not wrong, you'll get no argument here.........
People ought to quit comparing these players to each other. There is no such thing as the greatest of all time. Why? Because time doesn't stop. We do, when we die. Nobody knows who the greatest basketball player is of all time, because that player hasn't been born yet. It's like looking at a closed circle, and trying to figure out where it ends and begins. It can't end or begin because it's a circle.
Yeah he follows Jordan as the second best SG but not overall player of all time. Hahaha. Absurd
Minnesota is in the Western Conference, so how did he play Jordan in the playoffs?? 🤨
LBJ top 15
I definitely don't like bron but you straight hatin... Bron definitely top 5
This don’t even sound right lol
@jaydot4956 yea i can't stand bron. But to say he top 15 lol
LBJ hasn't won any season MVPs in his 30s! That's prime yrs. How is he in the top 5? And never won a defensive of the yr award either. So explain to me somebody
@june19th85 like i said. I don't like him at all. But you don't have to win a mvp in ur 30s or win dpoy to be in top 5.. ppl say bill Russell name all the time. But that's ONLY because he got 11 rings that's all he known for. MJ KAREEM..MAGIC..KOBE. you can't with logic put no body else in front of bron but those guys.. born got a ring with 3 different teams and he got a lot of stats no body or not to many ppl can say they have. And I don't even like taking up for him but I'm a REAL ONE... those 4 ppl I named its hard saying any body else in front of bron
How about Tim Duncan?
MJ is the GOAT. This is just fact.
When did LeBron pass Kobe ..hell Laker fans dont even like bron like that, atleast the ones i know ..😂
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Starbury is correct
He gotta be from the same block as Tracy Morgan
He’s speaking Facts 👉🏼💯
💜💛✨🐍 #24 #8 🕊️
Still mad that LeBron didn’t want to dap him up after talking all that smack during the Olympics
Nas said it best. Ain’t no best East West North South flossed out.
Jordan is always my choice..but i can't front on.Kareem...never lost a game in High School..one lost at UCLA..6 MVP..6 NBA championships..Scoring titles..hard to ignore that body of work..imagine if he went to the league..straight from high school..it would have been Bananas ..facts
IT WAS 40 ON THE FLOOR N 40 AT THE LINE PLYS AGAINST TORONTO. TOTAL HORSE SHIT. RIP MAMBA❤❤❤❤❤
You could take me outta Brooklyn but you can't take the brooklyn outta me...even with all the time spent in China...Stephon is not to be played with...his demeanor could change in a heart beat...thats Brooklyn
No 1 call Pipen GOAT or says he went 6-0 because MJ was the main guy. BUUUUTTTTTT KOBE gets credit for winning 3 as Shaq's sidekick... Kobe only won 1 MVP
Magic my favorite
Marbury was in that team that was whooped 😂by Argentina!
Marbury was a bad dude himself. MJ will always be my GOAT. Regardless of who truly is when time is ended we all have right to our choice. I just believe it to be if I placed all these guys on the court together in their Prime, MJ would still be the best player on the court. To me, that is The GOAT! Kobe, Kareem, LeBron, Magic, Larry, Shaq, Ant, Iverson. Put them in there best years and play 36 and I think MJ wins. Haha
The reality is that however great people THINK Lebron is, he could have been even better if he had the mentality of Jordan/Magic/Bird/Russell etc. He had the POTENTIAL to be the greatest ever, but he simply isn't based on results, and how he chose to play the game.
Marbury was callin out LeBron on his skills set LeBron can’t shoot all that well and his handles are suspect on the perimeter LeBron masks it well by picking spots to shoot the long ball to keep his percentage up but he’s not the guy you say he will make most his jumpshots cause his form is ain’t that good but people saw that as hate
1. Michael Jordan
2. Lebron James
3. Wilt Chamberlin
4. Kareem Abdul Jabbar
5. Kobe Bryant
Kobe is not no. 5 good list until that Shaq? Tim Duncan? Are both better than kobe
Agreed
definately his number 1 and 2 is Mj and Kobe but his number 3 is not sure.